With a new tandem OLED monitor that can hit 720Hz, the 1000Hz dream is almost here

With a new tandem OLED monitor that can hit 720Hz, the 1000Hz dream is almost here

Asus has just introduced two brand-new tandem OLED monitors at an event running alongside Gamescom 2025, featuring a standout model that can reach an astonishing 720Hz (!)—but only at a reduced 720p resolution. Alternatively, it can deliver an equally impressive 540Hz while using its normal 1440p resolution. For display fans, the long-held goal of 1000Hz … Read more

Nightdive’s remaster of cult FPS SiN gets a gameplay trailer and Steam demo, three years after the project was indefinitely put on hold

Nightdive’s remaster of cult FPS SiN gets a gameplay trailer and Steam demo, three years after the project was indefinitely put on hold

For a while now, Nightdive Studios has been turning out impressive remasters of both well-loved and more overlooked classics. One standout in that run is the return of SiN, the cult first-person shooter from 1998—originally announced in 2020—but it was paused in 2023 so the team could focus on other work. After years of community … Read more

Nintendo’s latest Direct was reportedly 2026’s most-watched Summer Game Fest showcase, and Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s remake was the most-viewed trailer

Nintendo’s latest Direct was reportedly 2026’s most-watched Summer Game Fest showcase, and Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s remake was the most-viewed trailer

June’s Nintendo Direct event is reportedly the highest-watched Summer Game Fest presentation of this year. This assessment comes from analytics company LevelUp, which tracked viewer figures for major broadcasts from June 1 through June 11. The firm reports that last week’s Nintendo Direct hit a high of 3.8 million concurrent viewers—about 100,000 more than the … Read more

EA launches new advertising platform enabling brands to “integrate directly into gameplay”

EA launches new advertising platform enabling brands to “integrate directly into gameplay”

Electronic Arts has officially announced EA Advertising, a new platform the company says will help brands connect with players more effectively—by weaving them “directly into gameplay.” When EA introduced the plan, it said the service is set to change “how brands engage with audiences through digital and real-world experiences within its extensive portfolio of games.” … Read more

Dead by Daylight unveils modding support, a visual overhaul, and a Scooby-Doo collaboration during 10th anniversary celebrations

Dead by Daylight unveils modding support, a visual overhaul, and a Scooby-Doo collaboration during 10th anniversary celebrations

Ten years in, Behaviour Interactive’s Dead by Daylight has settled into a familiar rhythm of fresh content, seasonal celebrations, and the occasional surprising turn. Now, with the asymmetrical horror game starting its 11th year, bigger changes are coming—most notably mod support and a refreshed visual presentation. Details on these two major additions were shared during … Read more

Amid Marathon slump and Destiny 2 player resurgence, former Bungie employee claims studio was “very close” to shutting down before Sony’s acquisition

Amid Marathon slump and Destiny 2 player resurgence, former Bungie employee claims studio was “very close” to shutting down before Sony’s acquisition

As the Destiny 2 community marks the end of the game with its latest and final update, a number of players have pointed to Sony as the reason for the title’s downturn. They argue that the company wasn’t prepared to keep funding the sci-fi loot shooter. Still, former Bungie community manager Liana Ruppert says the … Read more

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 just received its first significant patch in nearly a decade on Steam, but it appears to have broken more than it fixed

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 just received its first significant patch in nearly a decade on Steam, but it appears to have broken more than it fixed

Capcom appears to be in full “surprise patch” mode lately. After last week’s return to Dragon’s Dogma 2—an older release from two years ago—to get everything ready for its Dark Arisen expansion, the PC edition of 2011’s Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 has now also gotten its first major update in years. Still, it looks … Read more